Authority to have powers of a civil court

(1) The Authority, in conduct of all proceedings before it and in exercise of its powers under this Act, shall be guided by the principles of natural justice. (2) The Authority may adjudicate upon disputes that arise between any two parties involved in PPP / private investment projects (private player(s), contractor(s), Government entities / SPVs / departments / agencies / board / PSU / corporation / society, etc.) (3) The Authority shall have the same powers as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, in respect of: a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him under oath; b) requiring the discovery and production of documents; c) receiving evidence on affidavits; d) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses or documents; e) reviewing its decisions; f) dismissing an application for default or deciding it ex-parte, setting aside any order of dismissal or any application for default or any order passed by it ex-parte; and g) any other matters as the Authority may specify by regulations.